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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.37, 1,020.24 and 406.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.37, 1,020.24 and 406.59 is: 609.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.37 : 1,020.24 = 406.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.37/1,020.24 = 406.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.37x = 1,020.24 × 406.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.37x = 414,819.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,819.38/680.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.70

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